Head to head
Ifor Williams HB506 vs M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 600kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 weighs 370kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams HB506 is rated 600kg heavier gross.
- Internal length: the Ifor Williams HB506 is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HB506 | M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600kg | 2000kg |
| Unladen weight | 920kg | 550kg |
| Internal length | 3.16m | 2450mm |
| Internal width | 1.67m | 1280mm |
| Brakes | Braked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Payload | - | 1450kg |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams HB506, M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HB506 if...
- you want one that is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside
- you want one that is rated 600kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 71cm (2.5ft) longer inside
The mainstream two-horse trailer in Britain, used by private owners and small yards. Its comparatively low unladen weight for the class is the practical point: it widens the range of 4x4s and large SUVs that can legally and comfortably tow it.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Horse Trailer Sales - Robertsbridge, Staplecross
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer if...
- you want one that is 370kg lighter empty
A step up in payload and stability over the single-axle 8x4 for small building and agricultural contractors, with braked twin axles for safer towing at higher gross weights.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HB506 and the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is 370kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HB506 is 39cm (1.5ft) wider inside and is rated 600kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams HB506 is a two-horse trailer, twin axle; the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer is a 8.2ft x 4.2ft braked twin axle general purpose trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer?
The M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer. It is 370kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HB506.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HB506 or the M-Tec 8.2ft x 4.2ft Twin Axle Trailer on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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